I grew up during the 60's &70's 2 houses away from here. This is my one of my childhood girlfriends house and can safely say that they drove right up to the end of the drive, came through the back gate like they lived there and took what they thought was rightfully theirs while in plain sight. People,if your lucky enough to witness this, please do us all a favor and give them what is rightfully theirs.....square between the eyes.

It should be fairly easy to figure height. He is skinny and wears big shoes.... I wish they would release enhanced photos for all these incidents. When I enlarge the image, the shoes blur out, but I believe they are not standard issue.

Folks love to comment about shooting thugs like this, and I'm all for it, but how's that going to happen when we're all at work? These thieves know 70%+ houses are left unattended for most of the day, while many of the occupied homes are armed with merely granny and cane. What's a sustainable, proactive approach? Because having a firearm next to the bed at night is just something else to be stolen at 9:30 the next morning.

7:22 -- Have a true security force in place (e.g. off duty policeman who can carry a weapon and arrest a suspect) would be a good start in the NE Jackson neighborhoods. Currently, security is non-existent, with "feel good" employment for people who drive around in older model cars, sit on the corner, and make reports AFTER the fact. Sad -- but those in NE Jackson when offered this option -- would not step up to the plate and pay for it. I promise -- the affect of a couple of detainments, arrest, and convictions, because of the "show of force" would trump the costs long range, but I"m afraid my neighbors have not yet had enough violence in their neighborhood to "wake up".

8:00 is right. The neighborhood could resolve this. I'm sure there are plenty of hinds county deputies that would love the side work. Would be even better if Brotha Tyrone would let them use a county vehicle. The neighborhood is just going to have to form up the money or lose property values.

My neighbor and I both got hit yesterday while at work. Kicked in the front doors and only stole jewelry. Left the electronics, etc. South Park Drive by CCC. Quick response by JPD but not much they can do.

As the Chief of ANY police agency I would be embarrased that homeowners have to hire private security to patrol their neighborhoods. I would get on some asses and have my patrol units, traffic units, detectives and even the damn meter maids out rolling in these neighborhoods. Good proactive, agressive cops can put a stop to this. Random break ins occur but widespread burglaries clustered in an area can be prevented.

nothing will absolutely prevent your home from being broken into. however, if you make it inconvenient, most criminals will seek an easier target. someone mentioned dogs above, and that is true, a dog that barks, doesn't have to be a huge dog just a loud one, combined with lights and loud alarms are the best defense. my home is in a somewhat secluded neighborhood and I work out of town Monday thru Friday, and my lights and a neighbor's loud dogs are there during the week and in four years I've had no problems.

Well, the now-famous Shronda recently informed us that all the cops up in South Jackson knew her son, and that he was known for House Burglary. He was KNOWN, and yet there he was, running around allegedly robbing (and not shooting no gun), apparently for YEARS. Jackson Police KNOWING about an active criminal does not seem to be much of an impediment to the criminal.

This tells me that there is a food chain in place (with crime victims being the Plankton), and that Jacktown PoPo pretty much know to leave the LITTLE FISH alone, until those Little Fish finally kill somebody.

Little Fish like PATIO BOY, here, are a key link in the Jacktown Food Chain. Without their activities, there would be less money for buying drugs, bribing "authorities", hiring lawyers... The whole Jacktown Economy might collapse, if PATIO BOY were caught, and effectively dealt-with.

And really, folks... from the looks of the patio, the occupants of that home in Floodplainwood don't have any money for security patrols or alarm systems. I'd imagine they're barely getting-by. They may have wondered about whether they should consider eating dogfood (as some Jackson elderly have done). So expecting them to "get a dog" may also be unrealistic. Plenty of working poor (the honest ones) and retirees, are barely able to feed themselves.

Those of you who are worried should invite your local to analyze your home's security. It is part of Neighborhood Watch.

I did this in a large city with high crime and secured an older home's doors and windows and secured those areas hidden from street view.

I also engraved everything that could be engraved where it was not obvious so it could be evidence.

I did this for my elderly family members as well.

While their neighbors and mine were robbed, our homes were not. Incidentally, two relatives lived in very small, rural communities where suburbia was developing. With new builds, crime tends to go up and more than a few of the people working on the house learned their trade in prisons!

I also took the same measures in Madison County several years ago and again, was the ONLY house on my street that wasn't robbed one summer as new houses were being built.

While it's too bad that we have to think about crime, that's the reality. And, when your population grows, crime grows exponentially whether you want to believe that or not!

Believing location makes you secure and immune is wishful thinking!

The days of leaving doors unlocked so neighbors can borrow the sugar are over!

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Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything). Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up. In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!